Alison D

I am a Deputy Head (Pastoral/Discipline/Designated Safeguarding Lead) plus Head of History. I am an experienced senior leader, manager and Head of Department who has a strong career record of adapting to change, and instilling high expectations in myself, my colleagues and my students. I am an enthusiastic and committed teacher (rated outstanding) who delivers excellent results, and I am passionate about promoting a positive and motivated ethos. I am forward thinking and up to date with all the latest educational teaching and learning, pastoral, assessment and curriculum developments. Current Post: Deputy Head & Head of Department (History) Date: 2005 – present Key Responsibilities: • Member of the Senior Leadership Team • Subject leadership: History • Other subjects previously taught: Geography, PSHE, Maths, Business Studies, Religious Studies Education BA (Hons) 2:1 History (1997) PGCE Secondary History (1999)

I have 20 years of successful experience of teaching History to GCSE and A Level standard. I have taught many different topics for example medicine through time, crime and punishment, Cold War, Germany, 18-20th Century American history, Tudors, Modern Britain.

I like to be very clear and specific about the history content; nothing wishy-washy or vague! A clear understanding and application of what is in the syllabus and how students will be assessed together with how the assessment objectives are weighted are fundamental in order for students to achieve their very best result.

Edexcel - GCSE AQA - A Level OCR - both GCSE and A Level

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